Organ Systems Flashcards
How many organ systems are there in the human body?
11.
What are the names of the 11 organ systems in the human body.
- Integumentary System
- Nervous System
- Muscular System
- Skeletal System
- Cardiovascular System
- Endocrine System
- Lymphatic System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
What is the integumentary system?
This system is made up of the outer layer of your skin. The purpose of the integumentary system is to protect your body. It also helps to regulate temperature and receive sensory information.
What is the nervous system?
The system that detects stimulation in your environment and then controls responses that react to that stimulus.
What is the muscular system?
The system that coordinates your movements. It allows for your body to be able to move. This system also generates heat that allows your body to maintain a constant internal temperature.
What is the skeletal system?
The system that works in conjunction with your muscular system to allow for movement and gives your body it’s shape. It supports your body by protecting internal organs and also stores minerals such as calcium. It also makes red blood cells.
What is the cardiovascular system?
The system that transports blood and other materials through your body. It also helps dispose of carbon dioxide waste. Blood is what carries oxygen and other important materials to the tissues in your body.
What is the endocrine system?
The system that controls your body functions through the use of hormones. It produces and secretes hormones that help control different bodily functions.
What is the Lymphatic system?
The system that collects tissue fluids and then return them to the blood. It plays a role in your immune system in protecting your body from different invaders.
What is the respiratory system?
The system that delivers oxygen to your different body tissues and helps to remove carbon dioxide waste.
What is the digestive system?
The system that ingests and then breaks down and processes foods or liquids that you take into your body. It takes nutrients you need from the foods and liquids you intake.
What is the urinary system?
The system that controls the volume and composition of your blood. It also acts to excrete extra fluids or waste from your body that you don’t need.
What is the reproductive system?
The system that serves to develop a fetus. It is different between males and females.
What are the parts of the integumentary system?
Your hair, skin, and nails.
What are the parts of the nervous system?
Your brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
